The Advent Period starts fourth sunday before Christmas: it is a period of interior preparation for Christians, who prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth, that is, of God made man! This itinerary is guided by the stages of the four Sundays of Advent and allows us not only to delve into the mystery of the nativity, but also to experience the joy of Christmas in a real way.
Just as we enjoy advent calendars that lead us step by step towards December 24, proposes you to enjoy this sweet expectation that prepares our hearts to welcome Christ, through the prayer communities around this wonderful period of the year.
Prepare your heart for Christmas
Traditionally, before main liturgical festivalsThere is usually a preparation time. Such is the case of Lent, which precedes Easter. The objective of these periods is to prepare ourselves interiorly to better welcome and feel the presence of God in our lives. Preparing our hearts for Christmas is like preparing for the arrival of a child: this requires finding a space, changing our priorities, desiring and welcoming change, getting out of our comfort zone… invites you to prepare now, in your interior, a place to welcome our Lord and Savior. Anticipating allows such a big event not to catch us off guard, as happened to the innkeepers of Bethlehem who had no room to accommodate Mary and her son.
Advent retreats
Advent also marks the beginning of a new liturgical year. Advent retreats usually start on the first day of Advent, that is, the fourth sunday before christmas, but some people usually start them on December 1. Regardless of the date chosen to start the retreat, the most important thing is that the center of our meditation is the great mystery of the incarnation. Let us remember that the retreats allow us to head directly towards Christmas and radiate the joy of the Nativity, through acts of love around us.
For this reason, offers you various retreats that are quite diverse, entertaining and, above all, uplifting… with songs, pilgrimages, art and much more, we propose you to advance step by step towards Christmas… In addition, you choose the retreat that suits you! , according to your needs and affinities. What are you waiting for? With , come prepare your heart for the birth of the Lord!
Novenas to the Holy Family
The Feast of the Holy Family is celebrated on first sunday after christmas. The Holy Family, made up of the Virgin Mary, her husband Joseph and Jesus, is not only a model for families, but also a place of comfort and joy for all. The Holy Family awaits us and welcomes us with open arms. In fact, the feast of the Holy Family is an opportunity to pray to her and enter into her holy intimacy.
With , get to know the Holy Family and entrust your intentions to its intercession through the communities that we present to you. Come and join!